Fort Amsterdam, Philipsburg

Fort Amsterdam, Philipsburg

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Fort Amsterdam on Map

Sight Name: Fort Amsterdam
Sight Location: Philipsburg, St. Maarten (See walking tours in Philipsburg)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Create Your Own Walk in Philipsburg

Create Your Own Walk in Philipsburg

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Philipsburg Introduction Walking Tour

Philipsburg Introduction Walking Tour

The island of Saint Martin is divided between the French and the Dutch. However, the founder of the Dutch side, Scottish captain John Philips, had other plans. He proposed acquiring the French side to his superiors at the Dutch West India Company.

Philipsburg, the lively capital of Dutch Saint Martin, was founded in 1763 by the same John Philips. He established a settlement on the narrow strip...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles